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Apple 190 series manual

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User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards Power ManagementConnecting Additional Equipment Installing and Using Application ProgramsDiagnostic Techniques Tips and TroubleshootingAppendix a 127Appendix C Installing a RAM Expansion Card Appendix B Using Your Keyboard141 147Communications regulation information Vcci statement Chapter Getting Started Getting Help Chapter Connecting Additional EquipmentChapter Power Management Page Getting Started Sleep indicator Plugging in the computer Opening the display Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle To turn on the computer Turning the computer onFollowing screen replaces the Floppy Disk Maker box If you are a new Macintosh PowerBook userProblems turning your computer on? Making software disks Why make software disks?What you need What is a disk image?Making a set of disks Insert the disk metal end first, label side up When you’re finished, click Quit Following appears on the screen Making individual disksWhat’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Learned from the tutorial Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off using the Shut Down command Turning the computer off using the Power keyTurning the computer off Following dialog box appears on the screenPutting the computer to sleep Other ways of putting your computer to sleep Automatic sleep Restarting a computer that’s already onGetting Started User’s Guidek Where to find answersGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Small window appears with instructions for you to followGetting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Remember to save your work Using expansion bay modulesRemoving an expansion bay module Chapter Gripping surface Inserting an expansion bay moduleLocking an expansion bay module Inserting a PC Card Using PC Cards Pcmcia cardsTo insert a card, do this Ejecting a PC Card Other ways to eject a card Shut down the computer Straighten one end of a paper clip If you can’t eject a cardUsing a PC Card modem Using eWorld with a PC Card modem Following screen appears Using Apple Remote Access with a PC Card modemTo use AppleLink with a PC Card modem, follow these steps Using AppleLink with a PC Card modemChapter Connecting Additional Equipment You are now ready to use the printer Connecting a printerYou are now ready to use the external modem Connecting an external modemConnecting Scsi devices Connecting one Scsi device Using your Macintosh PowerBook as a hard diskConnecting your computer as a hard disk Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power key Simplifying the connection process Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode Quitting Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Place the monitor where you will be using it External monitor is ready to use Trouble?Working with an external monitor Disconnecting an external monitor Connecting sound output devices Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesAdding infrared IR capabilities to your computer Using Software Highlights Installing and Using Application ProgramsWindow similar to this appears To get started with your software, follow these stepsGetting help for application programs Installing application programsFinding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesMonitoring the battery charge Power sourcesWhat you should know Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should do Using the battery icon to monitor battery charge Using the Control Strip to monitor battery chargeRecharging the battery To remove or replace the battery, follow these steps Removing or replacing the batteryMaximizing work time About lithium ion replacement batteries IIpart Tips and Troubleshooting Diagnostic TechniquesPage When you run into trouble When you have questionsProblems starting up the computer Computer makes an unusual sound at startup Chapter Computer displays a flashing question mark icon Computer won’t restart Problems working with programs Chapter Program won’t open Message says there is not enough memory Other problems while working Some icons look different from usual Computer makes unusual sounds Floppy disk drive Problems with hardwareTrackpad Hard diskKeyboard PowerBook display External monitors Printers Printer does not appear in the Chooser Scsi equipment and Scsi disk mode 104 Chapter 105 Solutions to common network problems Problems with networks and file sharingSolutions to other network problems Message says that file sharing can’t be turned on Problems with Apple Remote Access Modem didn’t dial the phone number Checking your system software extensions Diagnostic TechniquesTips for locating problem extensions Testing your hard disk 114 Chapter What if you don’t have system software disks? You use the Drive Setup program to update your hard disk Doing a normal installation of system softwareYou’ll see messages asking you to insert different disks Doing a clean installation of system software For a clean installation Do not click Install button Following dialog box appears It takes a few minutes to complete the installationReplacing special software Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a custom installation of system software123 IIIpart Page Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Chair Eye fatigueArranging your work area and equipment Keyboard and trackpad Mouse External monitor Built-in displayWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueImportant care and safety instructions 135 Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Airplanes and airports Traveling with the Macintosh PowerBookHandling the Macintosh PowerBook Philippines, Taiwan Storing the Macintosh PowerBookInternational use Service and supportInternational repair and service Appendix B Using Your Keyboard Some programs, the arrow keys have other functions Typing special characters and symbols Diacritical mark Here are other key combinations you may find useful Special key combinationsAppendix C Installing a RAM Expansion Card Getting ready Removing the keyboard Page When the screws drop out, set them aside Side view Gently lift the side panels of the computer a short distance Appendix C Place a clean, dry cloth over the display to protect it Gently move the keyboard up and place it on the cloth This protects your RAM card and PowerBook from damage Installing the RAM expansion card RAM card Connector Make sure the keyboard cables are still properly connected Replacing the keyboard Make sure the keyboard is inserted all the way Lower the keyboard into place Side view Turn over the PowerBook and prepare to use it Checking to make sure a RAM card is properly installed Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System